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The world produces around 16 million tons of copper per year now.(2008)
The accepted estimate for global copper reserves is 1,600 million tons
of which only 900 million tons are economically viable.
* at our present rate of extraction , drill-able copper will run out in 61 years * with a modest growth of 2% annual increase in extraction drill-able copper will run out in 25 years
* copper is rare enough to be 8.24US$ per kilogram average in the last 10 years (2.43US$ now due to the slow down) PS: if your asking about percent of matter on earth that`s copper it`s a tiny
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Is it rare to find a copper quarter?
Yes, it is extremely rare to find a copper quarter as U.S. quarters have been made of a copper-nickel alloy since 1965. Prior to that, quarters were made of 90% silver until 1964. If you have a quarter that appears to be copper, it may be the result of a mint error or some form of altered coin.
Is copper radioactive?
No isotope of copper ordinarily found in nature is radioactive. Like all elements, synthetic radioactive isotopes of copper exist.
What is the difference between native copper and copper?
Native Copper was the only source of Copper until the turn of the century. Since then extracting methods were improved, and a more popular mineral the Copper Ore was found. Now the Copper Ore is the second most used mineral in the world. Native Copper is now used mostly for decorations but can be sold for a good price.
What is used to make copper pennies brass and nails?
Although US one-cent coins (pennies) were once mostly copper, today they are 97.5% zinc with a copper plating. Copper nails are rare due to the metal's malleable nature, but zinc nails can be plated with copper as are pennies. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and is widely used.
Are unminted zinc pennies rare?
If you mean a coin blank that has not been struck, but still has its copper coating, that's called a "flan" and is only worth about $1. If you mean a coin that has been struck with the Lincoln images but does not have its copper coating, you'll need to have it examined in person. If the missing copper is due to being dipped in acid, the coin is essentially worthless. But if it came from the Mint that way it's a fairly rare error that could be worth up to $100 retail.
Is copper rare on Earth?
No
Is a copper dragon in DragonVale rare?
Yes it is very rare
Is copper found in many places or is it rare and where is it found?
it is rare and found in porphyritic only
Is it rare to find a copper quarter?
Yes, it is extremely rare to find a copper quarter as U.S. quarters have been made of a copper-nickel alloy since 1965. Prior to that, quarters were made of 90% silver until 1964. If you have a quarter that appears to be copper, it may be the result of a mint error or some form of altered coin.
What animated give you copper in zOMG?
mushroom cannons but its rare
What is the value of the rare 1943 copper wheat penny?
$35,000.00 to $81,000.00
Is a 1946 copper penny rare?
No, not at all, it's very common.
What weapons were created during the Copper Age?
diamonds were really rare in the copper age because no one had really discovered them yet
Is a 1999 nickel with copper on back rare?
A 1999 nickel with copper on the back is not considered rare. The standard composition of nickels includes a core of pure copper and a nickel coating, so seeing copper on the back is typical. If you meant a specific error coin or variation, please clarify, as that could potentially change its rarity and value.
1943 pure copper penny does anyone know what it's worth?
-In 1943, pennies were made out of steel instead of copper. A 1943 pure copper penny is a rare mint error, and is worth lots.
Are there any valuable copper pennies and if so what years?
Yes there are 1831, 1834 and 1837 in high grades....1837 is quite rare 1841 with a colon after lettering REG on the reverse 1843 1849 1856 1860 over 59 (about 400 struck) - extremely rare These are the best known of the rare copper penny dates.
Is there really a 1943 copper penny?
Yes, but they are very very rare and worth a lot of money.
